Kretek International is America’s #1 importer, marketer and distributor of specialty tobacco products, including high-end cigars, tobacco and vaping products with such well-known brands as Djarum, Djeep and Voodoo. Founded over 30 years ago, we continue to grow and constantly seek talented employees who can help us do that.

Phillips & King, International – a Kretek Company – is the wholesale distribution arm of Kretek International that sells primarily to small and medium sized single-stores and retail chains throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Kretek International, Inc. currently has three job opening positions as a Retail Sales Representative onelocated at Los Angeles, CA area, a second one located at North Carolina and South Carolina area and a third one located at Phoenix, Arizona area. The Retail Sales Representative will be selling and servicing Kretek International products in retail stores. Position will require special project work that may cross over into another territory on an ad hoc basis. The role locally sells in and/or implements approved new distribution, promotion execution and merchandising products to include placing point of sale material POS. The role requires having the ability to sell utilizing provided data to influence on our behalf.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selling and servicing Kretek International products in retail stores in assigned geography.

Customer service mindset to ensure internal/external partners receive quality support

Good driving record with no DUI within the past 3 years

Strong desire for learning and building a solid career foundation

Travel Requirements:

Estimated overnight stays 75%

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods driving an automobile. The ability to lift 25lb regularly and occasionally up to 50lbs.

Environment:

Field Sales, in market working with retail representatives and/or making store calls.

Safety:

The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The position currently has no people supervisory responsibility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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